Brian Blechen, Shaky Smithson the focus of two articles
Today's Baltimore Sun has a great article on Maryland native Shaky Smithson. It discusses his role on the current Utes and more importantly, his role as guardian for his younger brother, the current quarterback of the Highland Rams here in Salt Lake City. It's a great read and gives you an idea of how amazing of a person Shaky really is.
Also out today is an AP article on freshman Brian Blechen. It discusses his playing quarterback in high school, his move to the defense and his big play in overtime of the season opener against the Pittsburgh Panthers.
It's good to see some Utes getting much deserved publicity.
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Maybe Utahns will get a clue that...
THERE IS NO GHETTO IN UTAH!
(so please stop trying to act ghetto)
Zoo Cougar n. A "special" breed of feline, characterized by its propensity to have its attempts at swallowing a canary inevitably resulting in its choking on crow. See also: Zoobie, Cosmo Nut, Sexless Cat, Hippo-C-Rat origin: It takes a special kind of kitty to try and swallow the canary and end up choking on crow. --Ute Proverb
"If going undefeated in a non-AQ conference is so easy why aren't more teams doing it???" --Andrea Adelson, ESPN?!?
I think I'm missing your point
Three teams I despise: Georgetown Hoyas, BYU Cretins, and the New York Yankees.
by Michael Simpson on Oct 28, 2010 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions
I think he's saying people in Utah who talk street don't know what street is...
And should walk a mile in Shaky’s shoes.
I think.
For what it’s worth, I grew up in a housing project in Salt Lake City. They do exist.
But no, I would never say I was ghetto.
Exactly...
Yes Utah has projects… but not whole communities where people would kill to get food in their mouth or clothes on their back.
Zoo Cougar n. A "special" breed of feline, characterized by its propensity to have its attempts at swallowing a canary inevitably resulting in its choking on crow. See also: Zoobie, Cosmo Nut, Sexless Cat, Hippo-C-Rat origin: It takes a special kind of kitty to try and swallow the canary and end up choking on crow. --Ute Proverb
"If going undefeated in a non-AQ conference is so easy why aren't more teams doing it???" --Andrea Adelson, ESPN?!?
by Ravenous Ute on Oct 28, 2010 11:10 PM MDT up reply actions
I grew up in SLC
And I know things have changed, but there are parts of town I wouldn’t visit. And I remember when West High came to my lilly white school.
I think there’s some variety of culture in Utah. I have no clue where to find a good bagel with shmeer, but I moved.
Three teams I despise: Georgetown Hoyas, BYU Cretins, and the New York Yankees.
by Michael Simpson on Oct 28, 2010 8:52 PM MDT reply actions
Will Fish come to Utah to play?
It would be really cool if they could find a way for Fish to finish his HS at Highland and then come here to the U!!
Zoo Cougar n. A "special" breed of feline, characterized by its propensity to have its attempts at swallowing a canary inevitably resulting in its choking on crow. See also: Zoobie, Cosmo Nut, Sexless Cat, Hippo-C-Rat origin: It takes a special kind of kitty to try and swallow the canary and end up choking on crow. --Ute Proverb
"If going undefeated in a non-AQ conference is so easy why aren't more teams doing it???" --Andrea Adelson, ESPN?!?
Great Article
Shaky is an admirable athlete, and a more admirable young man. I bet his brother will get the kindest treatment from the staff, and he is likely to have athletic gifts as his older brother and guardian.

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